Operational Electrical Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operational Electrical Engineer to join our central Engineering team, supporting a portfolio of renewable energy assets.

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in maximising the performance, reliability and value of operational renewable assets by providing technical leadership, engineering governance and specialist support.

Working across Operations, Construction, Development and Research & Development, you'll help deliver engineering excellence throughout the entire asset lifecycle—from development and construction through to operation and decommissioning.

Key Responsibilities

As an Operational Electrical Engineer, you will:

Technical Leadership

• Provide specialist electrical engineering support across operational renewable assets.
• Lead investigations into technical issues, engineering risks and asset performance.
• Develop long-term maintenance strategies and engineering standards.
• Support the management of fleet-wide electrical engineering improvements.

Asset Performance

• Investigate technical faults affecting asset availability and generation.
• Deliver engineering improvement projects across operational sites.
• Carry out site inspections, technical assessments and asset modifications.
• Produce technical reports and engineering recommendations.

Engineering Governance

• Ensure engineering activities comply with HV Safety Rules, statutory legislation and company procedures.
• Support change management processes and review proposed engineering modifications.
• Maintain technical documentation, engineering records and lessons learned databases.
• Assist with technical due diligence on new projects and operational improvements.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Asset Management, Construction, Development and Engineering teams.
• Support contractor management and performance reviews.
• Contribute to contingency planning and operational risk management.
• Share technical knowledge and operational best practice across the business.

Requirements

We're looking for someone with a strong technical background in electrical engineering together with experience supporting renewable energy or comparable infrastructure assets.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• HNC in Electrical Engineering (or currently working towards an Electrical Engineering degree)
• Demonstrable experience as an Operational Electrical Engineer or similar
• Strong electrical engineering knowledge within renewable energy or a comparable industry
• Experience managing technical investigations and engineering improvement projects
• Experience of change control on operational assets
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and engineering best practice

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence technical decisions across multidisciplinary teams
• Commercial awareness and understanding of operational asset performance
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads by example and promotes a strong safety culture
• Demonstrates sound engineering judgement and decision making
• Builds trust through integrity and professionalism
• Delivers results and drives continuous improvement
• Creates positive working relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Health, Safety & Environment

Safety is fundamental to this role. You will be expected to promote the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance, ensuring all engineering activities are carried out safely, responsibly and in compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.